Reading Voluntary Action promotes strength within Reading's voluntary and community sector (VCS) by providing information, access to resources, volunteer recruitment and training to people who work in or with charities, community groups and voluntary organisations. We support voluntary sector representation on cross sector partnership initiatives in Reading.

Our specialist advice for VCS organisations is provided individually and in networks, face-to-face, by telephone and email, or via themed meetings, training and seminars. We publish a variety of useful online resources, plus news and information through a range of channels.

Reading Voluntary Action is the host agency for the Healthwatch Reading which enables voluntary organisations and the local community to influence how health and social care services are provided.

Download RVA's latest Accounts and Annual Report

Link to YouTube to see a video summarising the year and introducing all the staff at RVA.

KEEP UP-TO-DATE

RVA compiles and publicises news, training and event listings for and on behalf of Reading’s voluntary sector. This is a free service and relies on submissions from local organisations.

Tell us about your organisation

Your services, people, news, events and volunteer requirements. We will publish it to our various sites that reach hundreds of thousands of people a year.

WHO WE WORK WITH

RVA in partnership with

Connect Reading

RVA in partnership with

Reading Borough Council - Funding Advice Team

RBA and RVA work together to provide suitable advice and support for groups seeking to achieve financial sustainability

RVA in partnership with

the network for Black and Ethnic Minority (BME) voluntary and community groups in Reading

RVA supports

Get Involved Reading

Get Involved Reading is a one year campaign supported by Reading Voluntary Action to increase participation in the community and ultimately increase the capacity of voluntary organisations.

RVA supports